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Seminar Success for RSK STATS...
RSK STATS is delighted with the success of its latest afternoon seminar, held on 27th April at Hertfordshire University’s Fielder Centre, entitled ‘Scene Beneath the Surface: an update on the latest non-destructive investigative techniques for structures’.
Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a highly-valuable technique that can save both money and time in evaluating flaws in materials. NDT is an increasingly commonly-used tool for civil engineering, structural (eg. concrete) and forensic applications. The seminar focused on some of the latest developments in NTD techniques, presented by presented by guest speakers who are acknowledged specialists in their fields.
Among the topics discussed was a talk on ‘Geophysical investigation and non-destructive testing’ by Dr George Tuckwell, RSK Geophysics director, including the use and benefits of ground penetrating radar and impact echo techniques. Further lectures included ‘High Definition Laser Scanning’ by Mark Hudson of Coastway Ltd, ‘Infra-red thermography’ by Nick Selves of Building Sciences Ltd, ‘Non-invasive detection of embedded ferrous corrosion’ by
Prof. Peter Haycock of Keele University, and a talk on ‘In-situ Condition Assessments of Timber using NDT’ by Dr John Williams of Trada.
Dr George A Georgiou, President of the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing, chaired the event. Dr Georgiou said afterwards: "this was an excellent set of talks, on a diverse range of applications. A number of techniques discussed were new to me, and raise the possibility of us publishing a special edition journal on the topics discussed".
The event was well attended by civil, structural and geotechnical engineers, surveyors, architects, forensic consultants, and developers, as well as many other interested parties.
Delegate copies of the presentations and literature are available
on request by emailing claire.ferguson@stats.co.uk
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